One Day Amazing Battambang Tour from Siem Reap





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Duration
10 hours to 12 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Phnom Penh
Why Travelers Love This
Overview
The name Battambang means 'lost staff'; referring to an episode in Khmer history when King Dambang Kranhoung threw his wooden staff from Angkor and was said to have landed here in Battambang. Battambang, one of Cambodia's oldest provinces, was founded in the 11th century. It is one of the most attractive destinations for all travelers who wish to explore more about the real culture of Cambodia. The province is a piece of evidence where historical sites are found including the Banan temple which was built in the 11 century, Battambang city hall depicting the French colonization regime, the killing cave depicting the Khmer rough, and the bamboo train representing the Cambodian culture. With this tour, you will: -Explore more of the most interesting culture and history of Cambodia -Enjoy bamboo train riding with the local captain -Explore the cultural and historical sites of Battambang province -Free hotel pick up and drop off
What's Included
Included
Water bottle and cold towel along the tour
Service of English speaking tour guide
Airconditioned vehecle with insurance
English Speaking Tour guide
Not included
All the entrance fee
Extra transfer
Tips and personal expend
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
2 hours
Stop 1
Phnom Banan or Ba Nan located in Battambang province. Adapts the architecture of mid 11th century and the end of 12th century the temple was first built by king, Ut Tak Yea Tit Tya Varman II (1050-1066) and then was finally built by the king, Jarvarman VII (1181-1219). The temple is located on the top of approximate 400-meter heighten mountain at Kon Tey 2 commune, Ba Nan District in 25-kilometer distance from the provincial town by the provincial Road No 155 parallel to Sang Ke River. At the mountain's valley, there are Ku Teuk and two main natural wells, namely: Bit Meas and Chhung or Chhung Achey.
Stop 2
1 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 2
Phnom Sampeou is a natural site located along National Road 57 in Sampeou Commune, Battambang district, about 12Kilometers of Battambang city. Atop a 100-meter-high mountain stands a pagoda and threee natural caves: Pkasla, Lakhaon and Aksopheak. Pkasla cave is full of uprooted stones and is considered important because it is where Phnom Sampeou residents come to celebrate after a marriage. Next to Phnom Sampeou are several important mountain clusters, including Phnom Kdaong, Phnom Krapeu(The Crocodile Mountain), Phnom Trung Moan, Phnom Trung Teat and Phnom Neang Romsay Sok. All are related to the Khmer Folktale titled Reachkol Neang Romsay Sok.
Stop 3
1 hourAdmission not included
Stop 3
A norry or nori is an improvised rail vehicle from Cambodia. Lonely Planet describes it as "Cambodia's bamboo train". The trains run at speeds of up to 50 km/h on the metre gauge tracks around Battambang and Poipet. A scheduled service run by the Government also operates, but is slower at 30 km/h around 18 mph.
Stop 4
2 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 4
Explore Battambang city hall and the number of French colonize building, pass the local market and the Wat Domrei Sar monastery where these are the best city spots must see.
Additional Info
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
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